SQE?????

[M0723]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if we apply in the next cycle (year 2020/2021), does this mean we have to sit for the SQE after we have completed our LPC and training contract?

 

[Daniel Boden]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if we apply in the next cycle (year 2020/2021), does this mean we have to sit for the SQE after we have completed our LPC and training contract?

Nope you don't have to do that at all. The GDL and LPC will be valid

 

[Jessica Booker]

Nope you don't have to do that at all. The GDL and LPC will be valid

the GDL will still be valid if you have started it this year. But the GDL won’t be running/be an option if you haven’t started it by August 2021

 

[nina_123]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

What is the difference between the GDL and the new PGDL? (https://www.bpp.com/courses/law/pgdl-law-conversion-course).

When the SQE is implemented, does this mean the PGDL is an option/not compulsory? Thanks!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

What is the difference between the GDL and the new PGDL? (https://www.bpp.com/courses/law/pgdl-law-conversion-course).

When the SQE is implemented, does this mean the PGDL is an option/not compulsory? Thanks!!

Won’t be compulsory unless you want to take the Barrister route. Will give you flexibility for 2020 to do LPC and/or SQE if you wanted to become a solicitor. In 2021, it will just be marketed as the conversion route for barristers or SQE prep.

 

[nina_123]

Won’t be compulsory unless you want to take the Barrister route. Will give you flexibility for 2020 to do LPC and/or SQE if you wanted to become a solicitor. In 2021, it will just be marketed as the conversion route for barristers or SQE prep.

Ahh okay, thank you for that! If in 2021, I decide to take the PGDL first instead of the SQE straight away, might commercial law firms be skeptical about my commitment to becoming a solicitor?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Ahh okay, thank you for that! If in 2021, I decide to take the PGDL first instead of the SQE straight away, might commercial law firms be skeptical about my commitment to becoming a solicitor?

no - they would see it that as you are doing your SQE prep.

I suspect that they will have slightly different modules for those taking the SQE route vs those wanting to become a barrister